Finding the perfect swimsuit isn’t about changing your body, it’s about celebrating it exactly as it is. Whether you’re heading to the beach or lounging poolside, the right swimwear can help you feel confident, comfortable, and supported. Here’s your ultimate guide to choosing the best swimsuit for your body type in 2026.
Swimwear styles for different body types
There is beauty in all women's body types. From strong athletic bodies to siren hourglass figures, follow our helpful tips below to highlight your body type in a bikini, tankini or one-piece swimsuit.
Hourglass Body Shape
If your bust and hips are evenly proportioned with a defined waist, you've been blessed with hourglass curves. Try triangle or supportive underwire bikini tops, v-necks and belted one-pieces that accentuate your curves and highlight your smaller waist. Brands like Jets and Sea Level offer structured styles perfect for this shape.
Pear Body Shape
If your hips are wider than your bust, then you may have a pear body type. Opt for swimwear that draws attention upward and adds the illusion of width up top to create balance. Think ruffle or printed bikini tops and darker, high-waisted bottoms. Look for tummy control swimwear from brands like Jantzen. Or if you find that you need bikini tops and bottoms in different sizes, smaller at the top and larger at the bottom, check out Bond-eye swim. Their signature the authentic crinkle™ swim fabric bikinis and one pieces are one size fits all, which mould to your body type, whether you are a size XS or L.
Apple Body Shape
Apple body types are defined by the midsection being the fullest area. Swimsuits with ruching or built-in tummy control can help to minimise, snatch and create curves at your waist. A high-neck one-piece or styles with vertical details can elongate the torso, and v-neck one-pieces or bikinis can also draw attention up and away from your midsection if that's more preferable.
Athletic Body Shape
Athletic body types usually have a straight up-and-down figure with fewer curves and sometimes broader shoulders. Choose swimwear that creates more shape with cut-outs, bold prints, or wrap styles. Halterneck bikini tops and one-pieces can help the shoulders appear smaller and draw attention inwards.
Fuller Bust
Support for larger busts is everything when finding swimwear to feel confident and comfortable in. Just like your favourite bra, fuller cup swimsuits support your bust with adjustable straps, underwire, internal shelf bras, flattering shapes and cup structure that keeps you covered no matter how you move. Seafolly and Sunseeker top the list of our best-sellers for fuller busts at Larx. Check out our big bust swimwear options that cover you from D-F cup size.
Smaller Bust
A-C cup busts are lucky to wear many different types of bikini tops that don't necessarily require much bust support. Like bandeau bikini and triangle bikini tops, or padded tops that can enhance your bust, there are so many different styles of small bust size swimwear to choose from.
Pro Tip: Personal Swimwear Fitting
For swimwear that fits you like a glove, no matter your body type or style, why not visit us in-store for a free personal swimwear fitting? Our experts have been fitting women from our Newport store on Sydney's Northern Beaches for close to 15 years. We know women's bodies, and we are ready and waiting to help you find your perfect fit swimwear. Contact us to book your personal fitting today.
